Yes. Spence has said that were going to be outnumbered soon. There was an electronic chime.
Is that your handsome fiancé?
Sending me a text message. Rebeccas heart-shaped face brightened with unmistakable happiness from unmistakable love. That means hes home safe.
He wants you to call him. Go. Lucy remembered what it was like to be young and in love. I can take it from here.
Thanks, Lucy. Rebecca was already heading down the hall. Just interrupt if you need something. Promise?
Promise. Lucy stepped into the guest room with twin beds against two walls and a large window framed with floral-printed curtains.
She smiled at the flannel pajamas on the foot of one bedstill in its wrapping. Rebecca was surely a thoughtful hostess. The McKaslins were a nice family. She was looking forward to tomorrow, even when it came to Spence. He was a serious mystery, and the glimpses she had seen of him had more than intrigued her. They had shown her a snapshot of sorrow she could not help being touched by.
Everyone had a story; everyone knew sorrow. She knew that, but when it came to Spence, oftentimes it was easy to believe the cold, invincible face he presented to the world. She went to close the door, and the lights blinked out. Darkness descended, blotting out every shadow. She froze, disoriented. She didnt know her way out of the room, and if she took a step with her luck she would bang right into the door.
Rebeccas voice floated down the hallway. She was still on the phone. No, sweetheart, dont come over. Stay where youre warm. Lucy and I will be fine. Ive got a flashlight and batteries right here, thanks to Spence.
Spence. Thanks to him there was a small light flashing to life at the end of the hall, chasing away the darkness. Whatever his flaws, he sure took good care of his family. Why hadnt he married? Why did a bachelor own a house in a family neighborhood? Why did he walk around like a disgruntled grinch on Christmas Eve? Like Scrooge counting his money?
It was a mystery, and there was nothing she liked moreother than a good romance, but that went without saying. She opened the door and made her way toward the light.